Bed foundation for supporting a mattress

ABSTRACT

A bed foundation for supporting a mattress having framework pieces and a platform base. The framework pieces may include a footboard panel, a headboard panel, and a pair of side bed rails. The platform base may include a pocketed tarp formed of a rectangular shaped sheet material having a multiplicity of pockets formed on the bottom side. A multiplicity of slats conformingly sized for the multiplicity of pockets, each slat having a length longer than a side margin to side margin width of the pocketed tarp, may be inserted into the multiplicity of pockets. The platform base may further include adjustable and easy to assemble central support structure.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.63/064,860, filed Aug. 12, 2020, the entire contents of which isincorporated by reference herein.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to furniture for supporting a mattress.More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a bed foundationhaving a framework and platform base for supporting a mattress.

BACKGROUND

Ready to assemble furniture can be purchased by or delivered toconsumers in boxes. Ease of assembly, robustness of the design, ease ofmanufacturing the unassembled components, cost to manufacture, consumercost, and simplicity are all desirable attributes for ready to assemblefurniture articles.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A bed foundation for supporting a mattress comprises a framework havinga rectangular footprint, the framework supporting a platform base. Theframework comprising a headboard panel, a footboard panel, and a pair ofside bed rails connecting to the headboard panel and footboard panel anddefining framework corners. The platform base comprising a spanningpocketed tarp of flexible material with elongate pockets conforminglysized for receiving a plurality of cross slats. Each cross slat having apair of opposing connecting portions extending out of open ends of thepockets, each connecting portion secured to one of the side bed railssuch as by screws into a mounting strip. The slats are spaced to providea flat planar surface of the pocketed tarp for receiving a mattress.

A bed foundation kit includes framework pieces, a pocketed tarp, and amultiplicity of slats. The framework pieces comprise a footboard panel,a headboard panel, and a pair of side bed rails, the footboard, theheadboard, the pair of side bed rails connectable into a rectangularframework defining an area therein. The pocketed tarp has a pair of sidemargins, and a pair of end margins, the tarp formed of a rectangularshaped sheet material, the tarp having a top side and a bottom side, thepocketed tarp having a multiplicity of pockets formed on the bottomside, the pockets extending from side margin to side margin. Themultiplicity of slats are conformingly sized for the multiplicity ofslats, each slat having a length longer than a side margin to sidemargin width of the pocketed tarp.

The bed foundation kit may include a set of instructions and a box. Thebox may the framework pieces, the pocketed tarp, the multiplicity ofslats, and the instructions. The kit may further include a hardware kit.The hardware kit may include a plurality of threaded fasteners, aplurality of angled brackets, and one or more tools. The hardware kitmay be included in the box. The bed foundation kit may include one ormore center support legs. The bed foundation kit may include one or morecenter support slats, the one or more center support slats assembleableto extend from the footboard panel to the headboard panel of therectangular framework.

A bed foundation according to embodiments of the invention may include afootboard panel opposite a headboard panel, the footboard panel having afirst end fastened to a first end of a first side bedrail and a secondend fastened to a first end of a second side bedrail. The headboardpanel has a first end fastened to a second end of the first side bedrailand a second end fastened to the second end of the second side bedrail,such that the footboard panel, headboard panel, and two side bedrailsdefine an approximately rectilinear bed frame having four corners. Thefoundation further comprising four legs or feet, wherein a respectivefoot or leg is fastened to each corner elevating the bed frame off theground, a platform base configured to fit within the bed frame. Inembodiments, the platform base may include a slat roll having aplurality of cross slats. In embodiments, the platform base may includea fabric upward facing surface and a plastic downward facing surface,the downward facing surface having a plurality of equidistant traversepockets, each pocket configured to receive and a cross slat, and aplurality of cross slats received in the plurality of traverse pockets,and wherein each cross slat has a first connecting portion is fastenedto the first bedrail and a second connecting portion is fastened to thesecond bedrail.

In embodiments, the bed foundation may include one or more centersupports, each of the one or more center supports having a mountingportion fastened to a cross slat. The mounting portion of the one ormore center supports is configured to receive one more center slats suchthat the center slats are generally perpendicular to the cross slats.The mounting portion may include one or more “U” shaped brackets havinga first open end facing the footboard panel and a second open end facingthe headboard panel. The bed foundation may have a first center slatextending from a first center support to a second center support, and asecond center slat extending from the second center support to a thirdcenter support, such that the first and second center slats are onopposite sides of the second center support.

A foundation tarp for a bed assembly includes a sheet of fabric havingan upward side opposite a bottom side, a top edge opposite a bottomedge, and a left edge opposite a right edge, and a multiplicity ofpockets each configured to receive a slat extending from the left edgeto the right edge of the sheet of fabric. The foundation tarp mayinclude a multiplicity of slats, such that each slat has a lengthgreater than a width of the planar sheet, where the width is measuredfrom the left edge to the edge. The upwards side of the planar sheet maycomprise a polyester fabric and a bottom side of the planar sheet maycomprise a plastic coating. The plastic coating may be apolyvinylchloride plastic coating. Each of the multiplicity of pocketsmay have a first opening at the left edge of the planar sheet and asecond opening at the right edge of the planar sheet. The planar sheetmay include one or more apertures approximately centrally locatedbetween the left and right edges. The one or more pockets may includecorresponding apertures such that a fastener may extend through theplanar sheet and the pocket. The slat may include a correspondingaperture such that when the slat is situated within the one or morepockets the fastener may extend through the planar sheet, the slat, andthe one or more pockets. The planar sheet may have a length and widthgenerally corresponding the length and width of one of a queen sizedmattress, a full sized mattress, a king sized mattress, or a Californiaking sized mattress.

A method of assembling a ready to assemble platform bed kit havingframework pieces; a pocketed tarp having a pair of side margins, and apair of end margins, the tarp formed of a rectangular shaped sheetmaterial, the tarp having a top side and a bottom side, the pocketedtarp having a multiplicity of pockets formed on the bottom side, thepockets extending from side margin to side margin; and a multiplicity ofslats conformingly sized for the multiplicity of slats, each slat havinga length longer than a side margin to side margin width of the pocketedtarp, the method includes connecting framework pieces into a rectangularframework; inserting each of the multiplicity of slats intocorresponding pockets of the pocketed tarp; and securing exposedportions of the multiplicity of slats extending beyond a side margin ofthe tarp to the pair of side bed rails. The method may further includeaffixing one or more central support legs to the multiplicity of slats;and sliding one or more central slats through corresponding brackets ofthe one or more central support legs.

The framework pieces may include a footboard panel, a headboard panel,and a pair of side bed rails. The pocketed tarp may have a top side anda bottom side, the pocketed tarp having a multiplicity of pockets formedon the bottom side, the pockets extending from side margin to sidemargin. The ready to assemble platform bed kit may include a box. Themethod may further include removing the framework pieces, themultiplicity of slats, and the pocketed tarp from the box.

A feature and advantage of embodiments is a platform base having slatsbut also presenting a flat surface of the tarp that receives a mattress.The tarp may be stretched during assembly to have material betweenadjacent slats be relatively taut.

A feature and advantage of embodiments is an easy to assemble bedfoundation kit that has a tarp that provides spacing for connecting slatends, slat connection portions, to side bed rails.

A feature and advantage of embodiments is an adjustable and easy toassemble central support structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of an assembled bed foundationassembly according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1B is an exploded front perspective view of a bed foundationassembly according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1C is a perspective view of a box containing a disassembled bedfoundation assembly according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective of a footboard panel and legs according toembodiments of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a headboard panel and legs according toembodiments of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a headboard panel and side bedrailsaccording to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a footboard panel and side bedrailsaccording to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 6A is a top view of a pocketed tarp of a platform base according toembodiments of the invention.

FIG. 6B is a close-up view of an aperture through a pocketed tarp of aplatform base according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 6C is a side view of a pocketed tarp of a platform base accordingto embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 6D is a side view of a pocket of a pocketed tarp of a platform baseaccording to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 6E is a top view of a strip of fabric used to form a pocket on aspanning pocketed tarp of a platform base according to embodiments ofthe invention.

FIG. 7 depicts cross slats being inserted into the pockets of a pocketedtarp of a platform base according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 8 depicts center supports being attached to a pocketed tarp of aplatform base according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 9 depicts support slats being attached to a platform base accordingto embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 10 depicts a platform base being inserted into a bed frameaccording to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 11 depicts a platform base being secured to side bedrails accordingto embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of a foundation bed assemblyaccording to embodiments of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a foundation bed assembly 100 having afootboard panel 101, a headboard panel 103, two or more side bedrails105, 107, defining a rectangular bed framework 108 and four or more feetor legs 109 at proximate corners 110 of the framework. Foundation bedassembly 100 may further include platform base 151 comprising a spanningpocketed tarp 120 with a plurality of cross slats 153, a cross slatpositioned in each pocket 154 of the tarp. The cross slats havingconnection portions 160 extending out of each end opening 162 of thetarp pockets 154. In embodiments, a middle support 168 may comprise oneor more middle support legs 155, and one or more center slats 157providing a central support for the spanning pocketed tarp with crossslats. As illustrated in FIG. 1C, all of the components of foundationbed assembly 100, in a disassembled state, may fit conveniently within abox 171 for convenient shipping and delivery. Components may includeitems required to assemble foundation bed assembly 100. For example,components may include a hardware kit including fasteners and tools.Fasteners may include removable fasteners such as screws, bolts, nuts,and the like. Tools may include wrenches, screwdrivers, or the like.Foundation bed assembly 100 may further include a set of writteninstructions. Written instructions may be any combination of pictures orwords providing direction to a user for transitioning bed assembly 100from a shipping to a use configuration.

Box 171 may be sized to correspond with the size of foundation bedassembly 100 such that all components of foundation bed assembly 100 fitinto box 171. For example, a box 171 configured to hold a queen sizedfoundation bed assembly 100 may be approximately 86 inches long, 10inches high and 8 inches deep. Foundation bed assemblies 100 may beconfigured in different sizes to accommodate commonly used mattresses.For example, foundation bed assembly 100 may be sized for a queenmattress, a twin mattress, a full mattress, a king mattress, or aCalifornia king mattress. In embodiments, foundation bed assembly 100may be sized to correspond to custom sized mattresses. In embodiments,box 171 may be shipped directly to a user. In embodiments, box 171 maybe readily stored at a retail store for pickup by a user.

In embodiments, platform base 151 may be a slat roll. A slat roll mayinclude slats attached to one another near their ends by ribbons orstrings. Slats are generally wooden planks having a width between oneand five inches. Slats may also be composite wood materials, polymers,rigid foams, or metals generally known in the art. Slat lengthsgenerally correspond to the width of the mattress being supported. Forexample, a slat roll to accommodate a Queen sized mattress may haveslats with a length of about 80 inches. The number of slats in a slatroll generally correspond to the length of the mattress being supported,with more slats added to the roll for longer mattresses. Slat rolls maybe folded or rolled to fit readily within box 171. Slat rolls areillustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 9,241,578 and US Patent Publication2019/0380500, the contents of which are incorporated herein in theirentireties for all purposes.

FIGS. 2-6 illustrate a method of assembly for a framework 108 offoundation bed assembly 100. Referring to FIG. 2, legs 109 may bepositioned at opposite ends of footboard panel 101. In embodiments,footboard panel 101 and legs 109 have corresponding apertures configuredto receive bolt 223. In embodiments, legs 109 are placed on an interiorfacing surface 201 of footboard panel 101. In embodiments, each leg 109is sandwiched between a corner bracket 221 and footboard panel 101.Corner bracket 221 may be secured with nut 225. Legs 109 may bepositioned at opposite ends of headboard panel 103. Referring to FIG. 3,in embodiments, headboard panel 103 and legs 109 have correspondingapertures configured to receive bolt 223. In embodiments, legs 109 areplaced on an exterior facing surface 303 of headboard panel 103.

In embodiments, headboard panel 103 is sandwiched between a cornerbracket 221 and a leg 109. Corner bracket 221 may be secured with nut225. Referring to FIG. 4, a first end of left side bedrail 115 may besecured to headboard panel 103 at corner bracket 221, and a first end ofright side bedrail 117 may be secured to an opposite end of headboardpanel 103 at corner bracket 221. Referring to FIG. 5, a second end ofleft side bedrail 115 may be secured to footboard panel 101 at cornerbracket 221, and a second end of right side bedrail 117 may be securedto an opposite end of footboard panel 101 at corner bracket 221.

Footboard panel 101, headboard panel 103, side bedrails 115, 117, andlegs 109 may be made from wood or wood products such as particle board,plywood, compressed board or the like. Inward facing surfaces aretypically not seen by a consumer. Accordingly, to save on expense,inward facing surfaces may be finished with inexpensive materials suchas laminate, or left unfinished. In embodiments, inward facing surfacesmay be finished. Outward facing surfaces may be finished or unfinished.For example, outward facing surfaces may be veneered, stained, painted,or the like. In embodiments, legs 109 may have both inward and outwardfacing surfaces finished. In embodiments, legs 109 are uniform. Inembodiments, legs 109 may have different shapes or designs. For example,legs 109 attached to footboard panel 101 may be angular and legs 109attached to headboard panel 103 may be uniform. In embodiments, left andright side bedrails 115, 117 include mounting rails 116, 118. Mountingrails 116, 118 may be affixed to interior facing sides of side bedrails115, 117. Mounting rails 116, 118 may be comprised of wood or woodproducts. In embodiments, mounting rails 116, 118 may includepre-drilled holes.

Referring to FIGS. 6A-6E, pocketed tarp 120 comprises a planar fabrictarp 601. In embodiments, fabric tarp 601 is a woven material. Forexample, fabric tarp 601 may be a polyester fabric. In embodiments,fabric tarp 601 is non self-supporting. In embodiments, fabric tarp 601has a left side 603 opposite a right side 605. In embodiments, fabrictarp 601 is generally rectilinear and has dimensions generallycorresponding to a mattress. For example, fabric tarp 601 may have alength of about 1844 mm and a width of about 1480 mm, generallycorresponding to a queen size mattress. In embodiments, fabric tarp 601may have a thickness of less than 2 mm. In embodiments, fabric tarp 601may have a thickness less than 5 mm. Fabric tarp 601 may have aplurality of mounting apertures 623. Mounting apertures 623 may begenerally equidistant from left side 603 and right side 601. As shown inFIG. 6B, mounting apertures may 623 be generally rectangular in shape.In embodiments, mounting apertures 623 may have rounded corners. Inembodiments, mounting apertures 623 may have a length of about 25 mm anda width of about 10 mm.

In embodiments, fabric tarp 601 includes a plurality of transversepockets 621 extending from left side 603 to right side 605. FIG. 6Cdepicts a side view of a pocketed tarp 120 with a plurality oftransverse pockets 621 having openings 625 and the rights and left sides603, 605 of fabric tarp 601. Fabric tarp 601 has an upward facing side607 and a downward facing side 609. In embodiments, downward facing side609 has a plastic coating. For example, downward facing side 609 mayhave a pvc plastic coating. In embodiments, plastic coating may have athickness less than 2 mm. In embodiments, plastic coating may have athickness less than 5 mm. Plastic coating may be non self-supporting.Plastic coating may be flexible and easily folded or rolled. Plasticcoating may be impervious. For example, liquid may not readily passthrough plastic coating. Likewise fabric tarp 601 may be tightly wovensuch that liquids, dust, or other fine particulate matter does notreadily pass through.

FIG. 6D depicts a close up of a side view of a pocket 621 secured todownward facing side 609 of fabric tarp 601. Referring to FIG. 6E,pocket 621 is formed from fabric strip 629. In embodiments, fabric strip629 is the same or similar material to fabric tarp 601. In embodiments,fabric strip 629 may have a woven polyester fabric side opposite a sidewith a plastic coating. In embodiments, fabric strip 629 has a lengthcorresponding the width of fabric sheet 601. In embodiments, fabricstrip 629 has a length of about 1480 mm. In embodiments, fabric strip601 has a width about 99 mm. Fabric strip 601 has flange portions 627that are fixedly attached to fabric sheet 601. For example, flangeportions 627 may be stitched and/or glued to fabric sheet 601. Inembodiments, flange portion 627 may be between 10 and 17 mm. When flangeportions 627 are attached to fabric sheet 601, fabric strip 629 definesan opening 625 that is about 42 mm wide and 15 mm in height. Fabricstrip 629 may have a centrally located aperture corresponding tomounting aperture 623 of fabric tarp 601. In embodiments, fabric strip629 is affixed such that a plastic coated side abuts with bottom facingside 609 of fabric sheet 601. In embodiments, a plurality of fabricstrips 629 are spaced between 200 and 250 mm from one another. Inembodiments, a plurality of fabric strips 629 are spaced between 210 and270 mm from one another. In embodiments, a plurality of fabric strips629 are spaced between 220 mm from one another. In embodiments, aplurality of fabric strips 629 are spaced between 262 mm from oneanother. In embodiments a fabric strip 269 is placed such that thecenter is 262 mm from an edge of fabric tarp 601.

Referring to FIG. 7, cross slats 153 may be slid into correspondingpockets 621 of pocketed tarp 120. Having a plastic surface of fabricstrip 629 facing a plastic surface of fabric tarp 601 advantageouslyfacilitates the insertion of cross slat 153 while further preventingsnagging or ripping of fabric sheet 601. Cross slats 153 may have acentral mounting portion 701 that corresponds with mounting aperture623. Cross slats have connecting portions 703 extending beyond edges ofpocketed tarp 120. In embodiments, connecting portion 703 may extendbetween 25 and 100 mm from an edge of pocketed tarp 120.

As seen in FIG. 8, middle support leg 155 may be affixed to pocketedtarp 120. Middle support leg 155 has mounting surface 803 that abutspocketed tarp 120 at mounting aperture 623. Mounting surface 803 isconfigured to receive screw 801. Screw 801 may pass partially throughboth pocketed tarp 120 and central mounting portion 701 of cross slat153 thereby securing middle support leg 155, pocketed tarp 120, andcross slat 153 to one another. Referring to FIG. 9, middle support leg155 may include one or more support brackets 901 configured to receivecenter slat 157. In embodiments, support brackets 901 have a “U” shape.In embodiments, support brackets 901 have a rectilinear cross-section.In embodiments, support brackets 901 surround at least three sides ofcenter slat 157. In embodiments, support brackets 901 is formed byaffixing an “L” shaped piece to a side of middle support leg 155. Inembodiments, middle support leg 155 may have a support bracket 901affixed such that support bracket 901 has a first open end facing afootboard panel and an opposite open end facing a headboard panel. Inembodiments, support bracket 901 may be affixed to middle support leg155 such that a closed side faces and is generally parallel to a sidebedrail panel. In embodiments, platform base 151 may have three middlesupport legs 155 and two center slats 157. In embodiments, a firstcenter slat 157 may be slid into position extending from a first middlesupport leg 155 to a second middle support leg 155. In embodiments, asecond center slat 157 may be slid into position extending from a secondmiddle support leg 155 to a third middle support leg 155. Inembodiments, center slat 157 is generally perpendicular to cross slat153. In embodiments, center slat 157 abuts pocketed tarp 120.

Referring to FIGS. 10-12, platform base 151 is inserted within bedframework 108 such that mounting portions 703 of cross slats 153 restatop mounting rails 116, 118 of left and right bedrail panels 115, 117.Mounting portions 703 are secured to mounting rails 116, 118. Forexample, as depicted in FIG. 11, a plurality of screws 1101 may securemounting portion 703 to mounting rails 116, 118. Once secured, platformbase 151 provides a taught platform configured to receive a further bedcomponents such as a mattress. FIG. 12 depicts an under side of view ofan assembled foundation bed assembly 100. Legs 109 and middle supportlegs 155 are generally sized such that each will make contact with asurface such as a floor while maintaining platform base 151 in agenerally level position.

The following references are incorporated herein for all purposes: U.S.Pat. Nos. 5,564,140, 9,538,851, and 6,701,551, and US Pat. Pubs.2005/0039258 and 2013/0086743.

For purposes of this disclosure, stated measurements or dimensions areaccurate within 10% of the stated values. Similarly, measurements ordimensions stated to be “generally” or “about” a specific value areconsidered accurate within 10% of the stated value.

The above references in all sections of this application are hereinincorporated by references in their entirety for all purposes.Components illustrated in such patents may be utilized with embodimentsherein. Incorporation by reference is discussed, for example, in MPEPsection 2163.07(B).

All of the features disclosed in this specification (including thereferences incorporated by reference, including any accompanying claims,abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or processso disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinationswhere at least some of such features and/or steps are mutuallyexclusive.

Each feature disclosed in this specification (including referencesincorporated by reference, any accompanying claims, abstract anddrawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same,equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus,unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one exampleonly of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoingembodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novelcombination, of the features disclosed in this specification (includingany incorporated by reference references, any accompanying claims,abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination,of the steps of any method or process so disclosed The above referencesin all sections of this application are herein incorporated byreferences in their entirety for all purposes.

Although specific examples have been illustrated and described herein,it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that anyarrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose could be substitutedfor the specific examples shown. This application is intended to coveradaptations or variations of the present subject matter. Therefore, itis intended that the invention be defined by the attached claims andtheir legal equivalents, as well as the following illustrative aspects.The above described aspects embodiments of the invention are merelydescriptive of its principles and are not to be considered limiting.Further modifications of the invention herein disclosed will occur tothose skilled in the respective arts and all such modifications aredeemed to be within the scope of the invention.

1. (canceled)
 2. The method of claim 21, wherein the ready to assembleplatform bed kit further comprises a set of instructions and a box, andwherein the box contains the framework pieces, the pocketed tarp, themultiplicity of slats, and the instructions.
 3. (canceled)
 4. The methodof claim 21, wherein the ready to assemble platform bed kit furthercomprises a hardware kit, wherein the hardware kit comprises a pluralityof threaded fasteners, a plurality of angled brackets, and one or moretools.
 5. A bed foundation comprising: a footboard panel opposite aheadboard panel, the footboard panel having a first end fastened to afirst end of a first side bedrail and a second end fastened to a firstend of a second side bedrail, wherein the headboard panel has a firstend fastened to a second end of the first side bedrail and a second endfastened to a second end of the second side bedrail, such that thefootboard panel, headboard panel, and two side bedrails define anapproximately rectilinear bed frame having four corners, the foundationfurther comprising four legs or feet, wherein a respective foot or legis fastened to each corner elevating the bed frame off the ground; and aplatform base configured to fit within the bed frame, wherein theplatform base comprises a fabric with an upward facing surface and adownward facing surface, the platform base having a plurality ofequidistant traverse pockets at the downward facing side, each pocketconfigured to receive and a cross slat; and a plurality of cross slatsreceived in the plurality of traverse pockets, and wherein each crossslat has a first connecting portion that is fastened to the firstbedrail and a second connecting portion that is fastened to the secondbedrail.
 6. (canceled)
 7. (canceled)
 8. The bed foundation of claim 5,further comprising one or more center supports, each of the one or morecenter supports having a mounting portion fastened to a cross slat. 9.The bed foundation of claim 5, wherein the mounting portion of the oneor more center supports is configured to receive one more center slatssuch that the center slats are generally perpendicular to the crossslats.
 10. The bed foundation of claim 8, wherein the mounting portioncomprises one or more “U” shaped brackets having a first open end facingthe footboard panel and a second open end facing the headboard panel.11. The bed foundation of claim 10, wherein a first center slat extendsfrom a first center support to a second center support, and a secondcenter slat extends from the second center support to a third centersupport, wherein the first and second center slats are on opposite sidesof the second center support.
 12. A foundation tarp for a bed assemblycomprising: a sheet of fabric having an upward side opposite a bottomside, a top edge opposite a bottom edge, and a left edge opposite aright edge, a multiplicity of pockets each configured to receive a slatextending from the left edge to the right edge of the sheet of fabric;and a multiplicity of slats, wherein each slat has a length greater thana width of the planar sheet, wherein the width is measured from the leftedge to the right edge, wherein the upwards side of the planar sheetcomprises a polyester fabric and the bottom side of the planar sheetcomprises a plastic coating.
 13. (canceled)
 14. (canceled)
 15. Thefoundation tarp of claim 12, wherein the plastic coating is apolyvinylchloride plastic coating.
 16. The foundation tarp of claim 12,wherein each of the multiplicity of pockets has a first opening at theleft edge of the planar sheet and a second opening at the right edge ofthe planar sheet.
 17. The foundation tarp of claim 12, wherein theplanar sheet comprises one or more apertures approximately centrallylocated between the left and right edges.
 18. The foundation tarp ofclaim 17, wherein the one or more pockets comprise correspondingapertures such that a fastener may extend through the planar sheet andthe pocket.
 19. The foundation tarp of claim 18 wherein the slatcomprises a corresponding aperture such that when the slat is situatedwithin the one or more pockets the fastener may extend through theplanar sheet, the slat, and the one or more pockets.
 20. The foundationof claim 5, wherein the planar sheet has a length and width generallycorresponding the length and width of one of a queen sized mattress, afull sized mattress, a king sized mattress, or a California king sizedmattress.
 21. A method of assembling a ready to assemble platform bedkit comprising framework pieces; a pocketed tarp having a pair of sidemargins, and a pair of end margins, the tarp formed of a rectangularshaped sheet material, the tarp having a top side and a bottom side, thepocketed tarp having a multiplicity of pockets, the pockets extendingfrom side margin to side margin; and a multiplicity of slatsconformingly sized for the multiplicity of slats, each slat having alength longer than a side margin to side margin width of the pocketedtarp, the method comprising: connecting framework pieces into arectangular framework; inserting each of the multiplicity of slats intocorresponding pockets of the pocketed tarp; and securing exposedportions of the multiplicity of slats extending beyond a side margin ofthe tarp to the pair of side bed rails.
 22. The method of claim 21further comprising: affixing one or more central support legs to themultiplicity of slats; sliding one or more central slats throughcorresponding brackets of the one or more central support legs.
 23. Themethod of claim 21, wherein the framework pieces comprise a footboardpanel, a headboard panel, and a pair of side bed rails.
 24. The methodof claim 21, wherein the pocketed tarp comprises a top side and a bottomside, the pocketed tarp having a multiplicity of pockets formed on thebottom side, the pockets extending from side margin to side margin. 25.The method of claim 21, wherein the ready to assemble platform bed kitcomprises a box, and the method further comprises removing the frameworkpieces, the multiplicity of slats, and the pocketed tarp from the box.26. (canceled)
 27. The bed foundation of claim 5, wherein the downwardfacing side of the fabric comprises a plastic coating.